UPDATE: In a thrilling day of high school basketball on January 6, 2024, **Chris Albano** and **Nick Rebracca** emerged as standout players, leading their teams to crucial victories in Staten Island.
**Susan Wagner** rallied to defeat **New Dorp** **63-55**, showcasing Albano’s clutch performance with **24 points**, including **nine in the final quarter**. The Falcons, now with a **10-2** record, faced a tough battle but surged ahead in the closing minutes, thanks to Albano’s impressive free throw shooting, hitting **5 of 7** in the fourth.
Albano’s teammates, **Darin Humes-James** and **Adem Djonbalic**, contributed **13** and **11 points** respectively, while **Charles Gambino** and **Clevi Hoxha** added another **12** to secure the win. Despite leading at various points, New Dorp fell short, with **Omari Onwe** scoring **15 points** and **Billy Fraser** adding **13**.
Coach Danny Lanigan praised the resilience of his team, stating, “As happy as we are to end the first half of our schedule with a solid 10-2 record, we know there are elements of our game that we really need to clean up in 2026.”
In another game, **Nick Rebracca** led **Sea** to a commanding **73-52** victory over **Salesian**, tying his career high with **28 points**. Rebracca, who has been on a scoring spree with at least **26 points** in three of his last four games, hit a season-high **six three-pointers**. The Vikings improved to **5-2** in league play with this win, dominating from the start and never looking back.
The Vikings established a solid lead early, with a **19-4** advantage by the end of the first quarter. **Nick Lee** and **Luca Mineo** contributed **10 points** each, and the team’s defensive efforts stifled Salesian throughout the match.
Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, **Taylor Allderdice** edged out **St. Peter’s** with a **52-45** victory. Senior **Nico Parlanti** led the Eagles with **17 points**, but St. Peter’s struggled to recover after falling behind early.
In PSAL action, **WHEELS** defeated **Eagle Academy SI** **61-43**, breaking away in the second half after a close first half. **Miguel Martinez** and **Maurice Cox** were pivotal for WHEELS, scoring **15** and **11 points**, respectively.
Finally, in junior varsity action, **Susan Wagner** dominated **New Dorp** with a **61-27** win, led by **Dylan Ameneiros** with **14 points**.
What’s Next: Fans can expect continued excitement as the high school basketball season progresses. With standout performances like those of Albano and Rebracca, the competition is heating up. Stay tuned for more updates as teams gear up for their upcoming matches!
